We helped prepare for and then attended the dinner with the departing missionaries. Again, this was difficult because we have become close to several of the missionaries who have completed their missionary service and are returning home.
One of the departing missionaries, Elder Huber, lived near us for about a month. He handed us a letter in which he thanked us for our service and kindness to the missionaries and to him. It was very thoughtful.
After the dinner at the Mission Home, President Cusick asked them to share a brief message if they wished. All of them bore strong testimonies of the Savior and the work they have been engaged with for the past two years. It was a very tender moment and many tears were shed.
At the "continuing" missionary training that we did a week ago, we asked the companions of the departing missionaries to write a letter to them. Each was asked to write about something that they learned from their companion, why that was important, and to give their companion a commitment as he returned home. I saved the letters and gave them to the departing missionaries following their testimonies. I noticed some moist eyes as they read what their companions had written to them.
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| The departing Elders with Sister and President Cusick |
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| Elders Hawkes and Nelson - love these two! |
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| The favorite Elders |
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| Elder Hawkes - great Assistant to the President |
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| Sisters Healey, Cusick and Wilson, the Mission Presidency support team! |
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| Elder Nelson - super special missionary! |
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| Elders Lloyd, Nelson, Dance, and Hawkes |
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| Elders Lloyd, Nelson, Dance, and Hawkes - the four sons of Mosiah! |
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| Elder Huber, who wrote us the Thank You letter. |
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| Elder Huber's Letter |
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